CVE-2001-0803
CriticalPublic exploitBuffer overflow in the client connection routine of libDtSvc.so.1 in CDE Subprocess Control Service (dtspcd) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
Published Dec 6, 2001 · Updated Apr 15, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2001-0803 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Cde Common Desktop Environment (Open Group).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
10.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
86%
Higher than 99.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Buffer overflow in the client connection routine of libDtSvc.so.1 in CDE Subprocess Control Service (dtspcd) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
Affected Products
6 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Cde Common Desktop EnvironmentOpen Group | 1.0.1, 1.0.2, 1.1, 1.2, 2.0, 2.1 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Dec 6, 2001
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- advisory20011112 Multi-Vendor Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in CDE Subprocess Control Service
- patchVU#172583
- patchHPSBUX0111-175
- patch3517
- exploitMSF heap_noir.rb
FAQ
Common Questions.
Buffer overflow in the client connection routine of libDtSvc.so.1 in CDE Subprocess Control Service (dtspcd) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
Affected: Cde Common Desktop Environment (Open Group) versions 1.0.1, 1.0.2, 1.1, 1.2, 2.0, 2.1. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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